In-Cabin Pet Policy

If your small dog or cat meets the requirements listed in Iberia Airlines pet policy to travel in-cabin, you will need an approved airline pet carrier. The carrier must have a waterproof bottom, have room for your pet to stand up and turn around, must fasten securly and have adequate ventilation.

Pets Allowed:

Dogs, cats, fish, turtles and domesticated birds. Iberia Airlines does not accept weasels, ferrets, pine martens, etc. Your kitten or puppy must be weaned from its mother and at least 8 weeks of age.

Maximum weight of pet and carrier cannot exceed 17.6 pounds (8kg).

Restrictions:

All pets flying to the United Kingdom or Ireland must do so as air cargo.

Carrier Requirements:

Maximum container measurements are 45 cm long, 35 cm wide and 25 cm height and the sum of the three dimensions cannot exceed 105 cm.

Bird carriers must be strong, covered, lock securely and no food or drink can spill.

You can carry several animals of the same species in the same container if they are small and light enough.

Reservations:

You must contact Iberia Airlines and make a reservation for your pet when you reserve your seat or at least 48 hours in advance of travel. You must be an adult passenger and your pet will count towards your carry-on allowance.

Check-In:

You must arrive at the airport and check-in with an Iberia Airlines ticket agent at least 30 minutes prior to flight time.  All forms required for destination country must be presented at check-in when traveling internationally.

Cost:

Flights within Spain: € 25
Flights to/from Europe, Africa or Middle East: € 50
Flights to/from United States and Asia: € 150
Flights to Spain from Brazil € 240

Service and Emotional Support Animals

Medically Certified Service Animals may accompany their owners in the cabin at no charge as long as they do not interfere with other passengers. They should wear their id tag and vest at all times. You must notify Iberia Airlines at least 48 hours in advance.

Emotional Support Dogs will only be transported on flights destined for the United States. A form must be completed and a letter from a doctor or licensed medical official. Dogs over 20 kg will be transported in the cargo hold without charge.

Checked Baggage Pet Policy

If your pet is too large to fit under the seat, it is an animal other than a dog or cat, or if it is a very long flight, Iberia Airlines may transport your pet in the cargo section of the aircraft according to its regulations. This section of the cargo department has the same temperature and pressure as the passenger cabin.

Pets Allowed:

Dogs and cats. There is a limit of 2 checked dogs or cats per passenger for checked baggage service.

Reservations:

To fly your pet as checked baggage, reservations should be made before booking your ticket. The number of pets accepted in the baggage compartment is limited by aircraft type.

Check-In

You cannot check your dog or cat in more than 4 hours prior to your travel time.

When flying as checked baggage, you will check in your pet at the passenger ticket counter at least 30 minutes prior to flight time in an IATA compliant pet crate at which time you will pay the fee for transport. In order to travel as checked baggage, the weight of your pet and its carrier should not exceed 70 pounds otherwise your pet will travel via Iberia Airlines Cargo.

Cost:

Spain, Europe, Africa and the Middle East - € 120
America and Asia - € 300
Originating in America or Israel - 300USD Flights out of Brazil - 240USD

Breed Restrictions

See Breed Restrictions below.

Temperature Restrictions:

If, at any point, (origination/transit/destination) during your pet's transport, the temperature for the day is forecast to be less than 10 degrees F (-12°C) or greater than 85°F (29°C), your pet will be refused transport as checked baggage.

Forms Required:

Iberia Airlines will require all forms required for destination country be presented at check-in when traveling internationally.

Crate Requirements:

Crate size will depend on aircraft serving the route.

Your pet must travel in an IATA-compliant pet crate. Have a crate already? Is your crate IATA-compliant? Need accessories for your crate? Click here for more information on crate requirements.

Manifest (Air) Cargo Pet Policies

Iberia Airlines will transport live animals as manifest (air) cargo through the services of IAG Cargo and an agent is required to book the transport. Contact us if you need assistance with an agent.

IAG Cargo services Iberia Airlines as well as British Airways for pets flying unaccompanied as manifest air cargo.

Pets Allowed:

Domestic cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, birds and other animals

Age:

Pets must be vaccinated for rabies no sooner than 3 months of age and wait for a minimum of 21 days and more if their destination country requires it.

Check-In:

Locations will vary by airport depending on the location of the cargo office.

Breed Restrictions 

See below

Temperature Restrictions:

If, at any point, (origination/transit/destination) during your pet's transport, the temperature for the day is forecast to be less than 40 degrees F (-12°C) or greater than 85°F (29°C), your pet will be refused transport as in the cargo hold.

Form Requirements:

Iberia Airlines Cargo will require a health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival. Also required are proof of vaccinations (dog, cat and ferret) and pet passport documents for the country your pet is traveling to (international travel only).

Crate Requirements:

See checked baggage category above.

More Information:

AIRLINE PET TRAVEL TIPS
TIPS FOR AIRLINE PET CARGO TRAVEL
PREPARING A PET CARGO CRATE FOR AIR TRAVEL

Airports Served

Iberia Airlines flies to almost 120 destinations in 45 countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, North America and Latin America.

Iberia Airlines is also approved to fly into London Heathrow which is an approved Border Inspection Post for the United Kingdom.

Puppies and Kittens

Iberia Airlines will not transport puppies and kittens prior to being vaccinated for rabies and waited a minimum of 21 days before traveling.

Banned Breeds

Iberia Airlines will not transport the following dog breeds as checked baggage or cargo:

Snub Nosed (Brachycephalic) Breeds (Dogs): Boston Terrier, Bulldog (all breeds), Brussels Griffon, English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Spaniel, Pekingese, Pit Bull (all breeds), Pug (all breeds), Staffordshire Terrier, Affepinscher. All other snub-nosed breeds should be transported in one crate larger than normally required.

Snub Nosed Breeds (Cats): Bermese, Exotic, Himalayan, Persian

Breeds classified as dangerous will not be transported either as checked baggage or air cargo: Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Argentine Dogo, Brazilian Mastiff, Tosa and Akita. Acceptance of other breeds will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will be based on their physical characteristics, height and weight.

Iberia Airlines reserves the right to refuse any animal that could cause invoke liability for the airline.

Other Animals

Warm blooded mammals and birds as well as rabbits, rodents, fish and other animals will be transported. Iberia Airlines Cargo will not transport dangerous or offensive animals, unhealthy animals or pets that will be banned by the country of destination.

 

Need more information?

The information published here is a guideline for airline pet policies for Iberia Airlines. Further detail on airline pet policies as well as pet passport information are available at minimal cost at PetTravelStore.com. We also stock all the equipment and accessories you will need for traveling with your pet. Same day shipping Monday through Friday until 4:00 PM EST.

 

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